Zabaan School for Languages

Personalized Learning for Every Student.

Achieve your language-learning goals faster with personalized one-on-one instruction tailored to your schedule, learning style, and objectives. Study at our New Delhi centre or online from anywhere in the world.

15-, 30-, 60- and 120-hour Packages

Perfect for students who need flexibility and want to save with discounted lesson packages.

Three-Month Package

Our Three-Month Package is ideal for students who are committed to making consistent progress through regular weekly lessons while benefiting from a discounted rate. This package is available for a single language of study.

Students enrolled in this package may schedule up to 4.5 hours of instruction per week, either at our New Delhi centre or online, throughout the three-month period.

Valeria Infantino

6 months ago

I've been taking Hindi and Urdu classes with Riya at Zabaan (both online and in Delhi) for almost two years now, and I love it! Each class is tailored to my level and needs, and for the first time I can notice my language skills actually improving after years of unsatisfying learning. Cannot recommend Zabaan and Riya enough!

Teresa Segura-Garcia

1 year ago

I couldn't recommend Zabaan more highly. I have been taking private online lessons with Ali since 2020 (we began with Hindi and added Urdu in 2024). Ali's love and curiosity for the languages he teaches are truly contagious. And his patience and generosity with his students are remarkable. Each session is rewarding and enjoyable. I look forward to studying at Zabaan for many years to come.

Thomas Talhelm

7 years ago

I highly recommend Zabaan. I've taken classes at Zabaan during two trips to India, and I will be back. I have a decently large comparison set, having studied languages at universities and private language schools in the US, China, and India. In my experience, Zabaan stands out for its combination of teachers who know Hindi in depth but also have an incredibly profound and helpful meta-understanding of the language--things like grammar, syntax, and tone/context. The intro class has several teachers who rotate, which I found was a fantastic combination of native speakers (with obvious benefits as teachers) and non-native learners who have the unique insights that only outsiders can bring. For example, I was struggling with how to pronounce two of the t's in Hindi. Then one day, an Australian teacher taught me the difference between the two in a single insightful moment. Added bonus: The home-cooked lunches and chai are also fantastic. Highly recommend.

Maria LIBREROS

2 years ago

I highly recommend Zabaan to anyone wishing to learn the local languages. I have been learning Hindi with them for over a year, and now am at a satisfactory intermediate level, not an easy feat! I highly recommend my teacher, Riya Tyagi, for her professionalism (and patience!), which has made the learning experience very enjoyable and productive. I also thank the student coordinator Keziah for her diligence in helping coordinate the classes. Learning languages at Zabaan is a successful investment, you will not be disappointed!

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For more than two decades, students from around the world have trusted Zabaan to help them achieve their language-learning goals. From complete beginners taking their first steps in Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Bengali, Punjabi, and other languages, to advanced learners conducting academic research, preparing for relocation, or deepening family and cultural connections, our students consistently achieve meaningful results.

With a multinational team of experienced instructors and a proven teaching methodology, Zabaan has helped thousands of learners develop real-world language skills and confidence. We are especially known for our highly regarded Hindi programs for expats, diplomats, researchers, and international students, as well as our Urdu programs for Hindi speakers seeking to expand their linguistic and cultural horizons.

Our greatest measure of success is the progress of our students—many of whom continue their studies with us for years, return to learn additional languages, or recommend Zabaan to friends, family, colleagues, and universities around the world.

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